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Explore 1,556 grant opportunities available in California

Donna Murrill Wildfire Fund
$25,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal entities in Northern California to implement wildfire prevention and mitigation projects that enhance community resilience and reduce fire risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 9
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This grant provides funding to eligible local, state, tribal, and nonprofit organizations to enhance flood risk mapping and mitigation efforts in partnership with FEMA.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
TourWest Grant
$3,000
Creative West
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 29, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Western U.S. to bring touring performing and literary artists to underserved communities, enhancing access to the arts through live or virtual performances and educational outreach.

Arts
Nonprofits
Homekey+
$35,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in California to create permanent supportive housing for individuals, particularly those with behavioral health challenges, including veterans and youth, who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Housing
City or township governments
Driving Brighter Futures Grant
$45,000
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to public K-12 schools in the contiguous United States to enhance existing Automotive and Engineering Career and Technical Education programs, improving hands-on learning and workforce readiness for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$375,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and innovation in wood products, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses in California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Funding Local Opportunities for Water (FLOW) Grant Program
$500,000
California Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This program provides funding to local public entities in California's Imperial Valley for water and agriculture-related infrastructure improvements that deliver measurable community benefits.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Public Charter Schools Grant Program Start-Up Subgrant
$1,900,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local education agencies in California for the development and initial implementation of high-quality charter schools, covering essential early-stage costs such as program design, staff recruitment, and community outreach.

Education
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program — Graduate Student Grants
$100,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting research on forest health and wildfire resilience in California, aiming to advance scientific knowledge and inform land management practices.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forest Health Research Program — Proposition 4 Grants
$1,500,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including universities and local agencies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Intimate Partner Violence Prevention
Contact for amount
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and governmental organizations in California to implement community-based strategies aimed at preventing intimate partner violence and promoting healthy relationships, particularly among underserved populations.

Safety
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program — California Climate Investments
$900,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports scientific research aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes involved in relevant ecological studies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Restaurants Care Resilience Fund
$5,000
California Restaurant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to independent restaurants and commercial caterers in California to help them improve their operations and ensure long-term sustainability.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2028

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots watershed groups and organizations in the U.S. for collaborative planning and development of projects that improve water supply reliability, quality, and ecosystem resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$15,000,000
California Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect vital community resources in the Sierra-Cascade region.

Natural Resources
State governments
Disaster Relief & Recovery Grant
$100,000
California Fire Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations in Los Angeles and Ventura counties focused on wildfire recovery, preparedness, and mitigation efforts to help communities rebuild and enhance their resilience against future wildfires.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Route to Parks Grant
$30,000
Parks California
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This program provides funding to community organizations and tribal groups to help underserved populations access California's state parks by overcoming transportation barriers and offering engaging outdoor experiences.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Round 11b Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants
Contact for amount
California Department of Conservation (DOC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in California for projects that protect agricultural lands from development, promote sustainable land use, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Wine Studies Grant
$2,500
Les Dames d' Escoffier Int'l-San Francisco
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2026

This grant provides financial support to women in the San Francisco Bay Area who are pursuing education and career opportunities in the wine industry.

Education
Individuals
Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program
$576,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for projects that support the implementation of conservation plans aimed at preserving and restoring California's natural habitats and wildlife.

Natural Resources
State governments

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